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Three-quarters of Japan firms view US trade deal favourably, Reuters poll shows
By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Three-quarters of Japanese firms have a favourable view of the latest tariff deal with the United States after Tokyo managed to draw some concessions from President Donald Trump,
Trump secures historic $550B trade deal with Japan: 'Never been anything like it'
The Trump administration secured a $550 billion investment from Japan with 90% of profits going to the US, along with reciprocal tariffs of 15% and expanded market access.
Cracks widen in Japan and US’s interpretation of tariff trade deal
Tokyo officials contest Washington’s claim that American investors assured of vast share of profits from joint investment
Japan manufacturers' sentiment rises in August after US trade deal, but tariffs cloud outlook: Reuters Tankan poll
Japanese manufacturers grew more confident about business conditions in August after a trade agreement between Tokyo and Washington, but remained cautious about the outlook due to potential U.S. tariff impacts,
Trump Strikes Japan Trade Deal Setting Tariffs at 15%
The U.S. and Japan have reached a trade deal, President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday, with the Asian country facing 15% “reciprocal" tariffs.
Trump Reaches Trade Deal with Japan
The United States and Japan have reached a trade deal that includes reciprocal tariffs set at 15%, and a $550 billion investment by Japan in the United States. An industry group representing Detroit’s Big Three automakers warned that the trade deal would give Japanese car companies an advantage over their American rivals.
Japan Stocks Lead Gains in Asia After U.S. Trade Deal
Carmakers led the rally in Japan, where the Nikkei Stock Average surged 3.5% to its highest level in a year.

US-Japan trade deal guarantees lowest tariff rates for chips, pharma, Japanese official says

Japan last week struck a trade deal with the U.S. that lowers tariffs on cars and other goods to 15% in exchange for a ...

Trump’s New Trade Standard Takes Shape With 15% Tariff Deal

A deal with Japan and a potential deal with Europe follow months of uncertainty and will likely raise prices while offering a bit of clarity for global trade.
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How President Trump’s Trade Deal with Japan Could Benefit America’s Farmers

A trade deal with Japan is one of the recent trade agreements that the Trump administration has finalized. Some ag leaders are saying that this new deal with Japan creates a more level playing-field ...

Confusion over tariff stacking hampers Japan’s bid to pin down US trade deal

Japan's top priority is to have the US follow through as soon as possible on a promise to cut car tariffs.  Read more at ...
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Trump announces trade deal with Japan, establishes new tariff rate

President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation. “This Deal will create Hundreds ... built autos would face a ...

Trump delays China tariff deadline for another 90 days

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday to delay steep tariffs against China for another 90 days, extending the ...